Where is it , HELP please.

[v70tom]

Hi Tim,
if you're Location is right i am about 10 miles from you.
If you could help, yes please any help welcome, i have no Time restrictions.

i may give an update.

THE ETM in the V70 is marked and already replaced how it looks.

but to give an update to the situation

i been now on 7 Garages and different Computer access for Cars, this includes a Guy who is tuning Volvos even the newer ones. but that.s all he can do with his computer so far.

the update:
Mass Sensor reading OK ( which was replaced now )
ECU reading OK
ETM reading OK ( it is working and can be read and no Fault on the ETM is coming up )
Missfire each Cylinder 0 ( even it sounds like it has )
and so on.
every Detailed reading came up ok

but there is an INTERMITTED Fault telling the Computer connection to Throttle Position Sensor Fault * something like that, sorry cant exactly remember what it stated )

and is reeving between 1000 to 1500 but not always.

i also been in Derby at the Volvo Dealer and this answer was more then a Joke.

Yes they prepared if i leave the Car here to check the problem and call me what needs doing but they do NOT release the Car if any other work would need doing including Safety check.

which i disagree because if i go to a Garage and ask them to do a Job i await they doing this JOB and not what they think they can make money with. its my decision who is doing the other Jobs.

sorry that is something which makes me angry.

o understand there some things they not cheap and yes i awaited to spend some money in it as you do in any Car but at least is usable.
if it cost me around £100 +/- > yes ok so it be, but not 500 to 600.

there is not even a second Hand ETM somewhere to source for decent money and guarantee it works. i don't have the money to try and loose more and more out on it.

to about prices and price range:
i calculated 1k for a decent good working car with some service history to rely on it.
it had service history up to 2015, yes not a guarantee but a fallback and the cam belt was done 15k back.
i know it needed steering lock stops which i ordered and it needs 4 tyres which i already calculated but not bought yet due not spending some in it i don't get back.
Further to my choice of Volvo was the Space an small Car which i do NOT like at all couldn't give, i have to get a Mobility Scooter in it plus Dogs.

I wasn't going to buy a Car with already ripped seats non working Aircon nearly out of MOT and dents all the way around for nearly 1 k and then start with it.

Insurance which is less then the Half of BMW and Mercedes.

My Track History of Vauxhal told me not to bother.

[v70tom]

Volvos aren't cheap either (compared to the famous German brands) when it comes to maintenance or service.
I suspect the check engine light was ON when you purchased the car correct?
This should have been a sing for you to either stay away or inspect the car properly with a mechanic who knows Volvos inside-out and able to assess what's required to repair it.
Service stamps are one thing, reality is another. Sometimes these two are far away from each other...

In addition to Lee's comments above, several parts would require software to be loaded by a Volvo Dealer or by a specialist who has official subscription to Volvo. The ETM is one of these. Neither of these will be cheap.
To help: you may want to connect to Lukas @ http://volvodiagnostic.com/contact/, he might be able to fix the ETM module.

Hi htomi.

the engine management light was on yes. but its said Engine service required which means to me ( had it before ) Oil plus filter, Air filter, Sparks and something like that. spend maybe 100 to 150 in it and its decent usable.

i don't know any Volvo expert, asking People i know in Garages they hardly seen Volvos and everybody thinks compare BMW VW and Mercedes they are Good Cars.
Also i had the V70 Mark 1 for 5 Years without big troubles and a V40 2000 reg for 4 years without big trouble.
comparing my experience with Vauxhall and BMW they more reliable and better build cars.

i send a contact request form to them guys you suggested and see whats coming back now. tried to call and was advised to do it by E Mail.

Also how can you tell the ETM needs a software to be downloaded for the Car as nobody can conform this on any Garage, they all telling me is plug and play?
Did actually someone use a Exchange Part and tried to see if this is truh or just a myth for Volvo skanging more money out of there customers ?

Sorry but i start thinking whats next because of my experience.

[htomi]

ETM module requires a software to be functional It is configured to the VIN number of the car. if you buy a virgin unit, then it needs to be configured to your cars VIN.

As a result of a quick search:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/vo...-module-fiasco

some info here:
http://xemodex.com/us/product/electr...med-for-volvo/

Depends on the failure type, it might be possible to re-condition/repair the original ETM module of the car.
Several companies offer such service. To name a few, Xemodex (Canada), BBReman UK - also mentioned by Tim, Volvodiagnostic (UK).
Personally, I've dealt with volvodiagnostic and I know another forum member had positive experience with this company too.

[v70tom]

I found Xemodex but even the Prices i found, and the Service they offered are good, its the Shipping over. its around 50 additional each way.
which makes 100 already only shipping. plus 3 weeks until its back in the car ( on repair base )

If i would have 5k in the first place just to spend on a car i would look for a big car and big engine not older then 6 years. but i didn't have this amount available.

and considering Tyres plus some other bits and Bops i know i have to exchange i could live with additional about 150 spend on the car for running it for 2 years right now.
at the moment just getting this bloody ETM sorted, if i don't find any cheaper option the Tyres would stay on and no other things getting done just to drive the car to satisfy the spending.but even then 400 pound or even more is unrealistic.

I cant leave the Car standing and evtl get it running as i don't want and also cant rely on Public Transport. i need a Solution to the Weekend, any, somehow, safe or unsafe.


and don't forget i did look up about the V70s Mark2 as i didn't want the outdated Model this Time to keep it actually for a while.
i didn't see this problem when i looked, just how happy others been with this type.
otherwise i wouldn't even consider any of them which i know now i never buy a Mark 2 again.
All problems i found didn't seem different to other cars, even things like wishbones and Coil springs are affordable comparing Vauxhall or BMW.

All i need and want is to sort this problem to Tax this Car get the Tyres done and can rely on it until something ( normal ) comes up to repair or replace, i be happy with that.
so yes i understand an old car cost maintenance and i accept that. to a degree.

i Cant even find a second Hand one and then is the problem can it be reprogrammed if i find someone who don't ask for a leg to my Car so it works.

If i would know it is this Magnetic thing on it and it can be easy changed i would even do that. but the one i got send after i ordered it for this Car is something complete different and looks complete different.

[v70tom]

right i am not sure about this and if it saves me money to my problem.
i found how to get VIDA DICE on a Laptop or Notebook WIN7.

i do have an old Notebook with Win7 on it.
no use to me for anything.

can i get VIDA DICE on that one and would it be worth to save me money on this ETM problem buying this and this Reader thing?

But then is to wait 20 Days until i got it plus may more Days which i don't have.

( Just trying to see if there is a cheaper option as Volvo Dealers and 400 £. )

[Doingitsideways]

Best advice I think anyone here will give you, Fella...

If Tim has offered to have a look at it, go and see him.

If he was 10 miles from me, I'd be there every other day.

[v70tom]

yes i would but i don't want to step on his toes, so i hope i get an invite with a time it suits him as soon he can.


still looking for any way in the meantime. even maybe trying to repair it.

VIDA cost me around 120 £ but not closer to a solution and have to wait to get it.
someone on you tube offers repairs but is somewhere far away.
replacement sensor for this unit especially is hard to get hold to.

so back to square one and hope Tim has some Time and take it from there.

i just hope the Tyre quotes don't run out in the meantime too.
apart from the pain i don't insure and tax it until its running.

[htomi]

Look, as already mentioned above, don't waste more money, don't buy parts, tyres etc. Go visit Tim and he'll tell you what to do next..
Also it seems to me, there is a confusion in regards VIDA. Just to make sure you have the same understanding: It is a Volvo specific diagnostic tool and nothing else. It makes the troubleshooting process easier.

[v70tom]

morning htomi,
yes i know i read through the description.
and yes i wait until Tim contact me and see what he says.
and no not buying tyres for it.
in fact i think unless i get a good offer if the car is running again i drive on them i have.

[Doingitsideways]

Send Tim a private message and he'll receive a notification.

He's a busy man, but if he's offered, he'll tell you when to go and see him.

[LeeT5]

right i am not sure about this and if it saves me money to my problem.
i found how to get VIDA DICE on a Laptop or Notebook WIN7.

i do have an old Notebook with Win7 on it.
no use to me for anything.

can i get VIDA DICE on that one and would it be worth to save me money on this ETM problem buying this and this Reader thing?

But then is to wait 20 Days until i got it plus may more Days which i don't have.

( Just trying to see if there is a cheaper option as Volvo Dealers and 400 £. )

God help us!

Look, as already mentioned above, don't waste more money, don't buy parts, tyres etc. Go visit Tim and he'll tell you what to do next..
Also it seems to me, there is a confusion in regards VIDA. Just to make sure you have the same understanding: It is a Volvo specific diagnostic tool and nothing else. It makes the troubleshooting process easier.

Tom, can you also stop tarnishing the good reputation of Main dealerships. Just because you had a bad experience with the Derby dealer, doesn't mean ALL Volvo main dealers are the same.

There are two main dealers I know and trust, MRG Chippenham and Lipscomb Volvo Maidstone. They are both excellent dealers and are not in it to rip anyone off! So please, stop slagging off Dealers!!

[v70tom]

LeeT5
I am sorry to step on your Toes and i don't say all Dealer ships are the same but apart from my experience i seen tonnes of posts saying how Dealerships trying to make money repairing things telling customers things need doing .
Maybe your'e Lucky with your'e Dealers and I am not denying this.

I just have NO Volvo Dealer around here which is doing the programming on the ETM get the Money and not trying to make more from me.

But if it helps - fine i stop slagging them of but still not going to Volvo dealers.



And yes already Mailed Tim. just waiting to get an answer.